Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes an average of 5 hours 20 minutes. The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is 2 hours behind Dubai.
Flights from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport start from 08:20 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last flight of the day is the 23:10 option with Emirates. In total, there are 28 services every week from DXB to ATH.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Emirates is your ticket to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this popular airline.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DXB and ATH include:
Bahrain International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Greece, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from DXB to ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is C$185. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$441. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from DXB to ATH.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Located around 14 kilometres from the center of Dubai, Dubai Airport can be reached in about 16 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near DXB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late flight from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from DXB to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Athens
As soon as you've locked in your flights from DXB to ATH, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Athens. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are attractions you won't want to skip in Athens.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Athens stay.
